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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 49 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONLOWER CONTROL ARMINSTALLATION
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD
Lower Control Arm: Installation
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the lower control arm to the rear suspension support assembly. See Figure.NOTE: Tighten the control arm nuts with the vehicle unsupported and resting on the wheels at the normal trim height.
- Install the lower control arm bolts and the nuts.
- Install the wheel bearing and hub, if necessary. See HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLY .
- Connect the anti-lock brake electrical connector.
- Install the adjustment link to the lower control arm. See Figure.
- Install the adjustment link retaining nut. Tighten the adjustment link retaining nut to 22 Ft. Lbs. (30 N.m) plus an additional 180 degrees.
- Install the stabilizer link bolt and the nut. See Figure. Tighten the stabilizer link nut to 11 Ft. Lbs. (15 N.m).
- Install the automatic level control height sensor link on the left control arm. See SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY .
- Install the rear suspension support assembly.
- Lower the vehicle and tighten the control arm nuts to 78 Ft. Lbs. (106 N.m).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.